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Hello Rebels,
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 11 of The Maggie and Mr. Cap Show! We are thrilled to have Miss Sarah Cole, a proud Class of 2020 alumna from CR, with us today. She is not only a dedicated 9th-grade biology teacher but also serves as the modified girls' soccer coach, fish and wildlife teacher, NHS advisor, and wears many other hats in our school community.
In this episode, we will dive into her cherished memories at CR and discuss the essential qualities and commitments needed to become a member of the National Honor Society (NHS). You won’t want to miss her insights on the vital role of volunteering in our community.
Also, get ready for School-o-Ween, happening on October 30th from 5 to 7 PM! We’ll share exciting details about this event and what participants can look forward to.
Join us today to discover the inspiring journey of Miss Sarah Cole and gain valuable insights into school life!
https://wakelet.com/wake/k2QLwt4WX_oBQjZXsHi7g
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 11 of The Maggie and Mr. Cap Show! We are thrilled to have Miss Sarah Cole, a proud Class of 2020 alumna from CR, with us today. She is not only a dedicated 9th-grade biology teacher but also serves as the modified girls' soccer coach, fish and wildlife teacher, NHS advisor, and wears many other hats in our school community.
In this episode, we will dive into her cherished memories at CR and discuss the essential qualities and commitments needed to become a member of the National Honor Society (NHS). You won’t want to miss her insights on the vital role of volunteering in our community.
Also, get ready for School-o-Ween, happening on October 30th from 5 to 7 PM! We’ll share exciting details about this event and what participants can look forward to.
Join us today to discover the inspiring journey of Miss Sarah Cole and gain valuable insights into school life!
https://wakelet.com/wake/k2QLwt4WX_oBQjZXsHi7g
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Hello Rebels,
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10 of The Maggie and Mr. Cap Show! We’re thrilled to have Mrs. Marie Johnson, an inspiring 7th-grade math teacher, joining us today. Mrs. Johnson is stepping into the exciting world of the High School Steam Room, and we can’t wait to share what’s on the horizon! Tune in as we explore the launch of a potential weekly project starting in November, celebrate the impressive work some 6th graders have already accomplished, and discuss the bright future that awaits the High School Steam Room. Don’t miss out on this engaging and informative episode!
https://wakelet.com/wake/k2QLwt4WX_oBQjZXsHi7g
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 10 of The Maggie and Mr. Cap Show! We’re thrilled to have Mrs. Marie Johnson, an inspiring 7th-grade math teacher, joining us today. Mrs. Johnson is stepping into the exciting world of the High School Steam Room, and we can’t wait to share what’s on the horizon! Tune in as we explore the launch of a potential weekly project starting in November, celebrate the impressive work some 6th graders have already accomplished, and discuss the bright future that awaits the High School Steam Room. Don’t miss out on this engaging and informative episode!
https://wakelet.com/wake/k2QLwt4WX_oBQjZXsHi7g
We celebrated students that fully completed their September Reading Log Challenge on Friday, October 3rd! Students enjoyed cider and donuts, decorated Halloween Bookmarks, and were given certificates and PAWS. Students were challenged to complete the bonus at the bottom of the reading log, which asked them to identify a situation where a character demonstrated Respect, which was the September Character Trait. If students completed the bonus, they were entered into a drawing to win a Six South gift certificate, and five lucky winners were chosen! We're so proud of our Junior Rebels!
Good morning!
This is the last week of our "One Book: One School: One Community" Read of Ferris, by Kate DiCamillo. This week, we will be reading Chapter 26-Coda. See below for a few discussion questions:
1. How did the mood in the dining room change (in chapters 27–29) once the chandelier was lit? How would you describe the mood before? After?
2. How do you think Ferris knew where to find Pinky?
3. What does Ferris’s mom mean, metaphorically and literally, when she says that the Wilkeys would “never pass up a ride of any sort” (page 213)?
4. Using all the clues from within the book, what time period do you believe the story takes place in?
5. Words are very important to Ferris, and she always tries to find the best one. What word would you use to describe a story like Ferris? Why did you choose that word?
As a reminder, we will be celebrating this book on Wednesday, October 15, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the CRE Cafeteria. Please see attached for the flier as well as a QR Code to RSVP to the event. We encourage you to RSVP to help with planning. Please let me know if you have any questions!
This is the last week of our "One Book: One School: One Community" Read of Ferris, by Kate DiCamillo. This week, we will be reading Chapter 26-Coda. See below for a few discussion questions:
1. How did the mood in the dining room change (in chapters 27–29) once the chandelier was lit? How would you describe the mood before? After?
2. How do you think Ferris knew where to find Pinky?
3. What does Ferris’s mom mean, metaphorically and literally, when she says that the Wilkeys would “never pass up a ride of any sort” (page 213)?
4. Using all the clues from within the book, what time period do you believe the story takes place in?
5. Words are very important to Ferris, and she always tries to find the best one. What word would you use to describe a story like Ferris? Why did you choose that word?
As a reminder, we will be celebrating this book on Wednesday, October 15, from 5:30-7:00 p.m. in the CRE Cafeteria. Please see attached for the flier as well as a QR Code to RSVP to the event. We encourage you to RSVP to help with planning. Please let me know if you have any questions!
Good Morning, Rebels,
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of The Maggie and Mr. Cap Show! In this episode, Maggie welcomes Katherine from Kaboom to discuss the exciting playground build at CR Elementary. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the transformative impact of this project on our community as Maggie delves into the process, purpose, and excitement behind it all! Tune in and get inspired!
https://wakelet.com/wake/k2QLwt4WX_oBQjZXsHi7g
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 9 of The Maggie and Mr. Cap Show! In this episode, Maggie welcomes Katherine from Kaboom to discuss the exciting playground build at CR Elementary. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the transformative impact of this project on our community as Maggie delves into the process, purpose, and excitement behind it all! Tune in and get inspired!
https://wakelet.com/wake/k2QLwt4WX_oBQjZXsHi7g
Hey Rebels!
Don’t miss out—tune in to Channel 4 tonight, Friday, October 3, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. They’re highlighting the incredible playground build at CR Elementary. It’s going to be fantastic! Can’t wait for you to see it!
Don’t miss out—tune in to Channel 4 tonight, Friday, October 3, 2025, from 5:30 to 6:00 p.m. They’re highlighting the incredible playground build at CR Elementary. It’s going to be fantastic! Can’t wait for you to see it!
Our 7th graders had a great time exploring the Erie Canal! They learned all about the lock system and how it helps move boats through the canal. One of the highlights was experiencing how the boat goes up and down in the locks—a hands-on way to see history and engineering in action. With the Erie Canal’s 200th anniversary coming up soon, it was the perfect time to connect learning with a piece of New York history!
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We are so proud of our Junior Rebels who were nominated to receive a Character Education Award at our September Assembly for demonstrating RESPECT towards all! We're so proud of you!
This is the fourth week of our "One Book: One School: One Community Book Read" of Ferris, by Kate DiCamillo. We will be reading Chapters 19-25 this week! As a reminder, our Ferris celebration will be held on October 15th from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at CRE. Save the date and stay tuned for more details! See below for a few discussion questions:
1. Mrs. Mielk is very fond of collective nouns (page 142), so Ferris learned quite a few of them. Look up some collective nouns, specifically those for animals. Which one is your favorite? Why?
2. What do Ferris’s interactions with the bees and the raccoon show you about facing adversity in the world?
3. On page 166, the author writes that Ferris felt “homesick even though she was already home.” What does that mean? How can that be?
4. Mrs. Mielk has obviously changed Ferris’s and Billy’s lives; she is even described as remarkable (page 172). Who is someone remarkable in your life who has changed you?
Happy Reading!
1. Mrs. Mielk is very fond of collective nouns (page 142), so Ferris learned quite a few of them. Look up some collective nouns, specifically those for animals. Which one is your favorite? Why?
2. What do Ferris’s interactions with the bees and the raccoon show you about facing adversity in the world?
3. On page 166, the author writes that Ferris felt “homesick even though she was already home.” What does that mean? How can that be?
4. Mrs. Mielk has obviously changed Ferris’s and Billy’s lives; she is even described as remarkable (page 172). Who is someone remarkable in your life who has changed you?
Happy Reading!
Hello Rebels,
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8 of The Maggie and Mr. Cap Show! We are thrilled to have Mrs. Nicole Williams with us today. As the Middle School STEAM Room teacher, she is making a remarkable impact on her students. So, what exactly is the STEAM Room? It’s one of the most incredible spaces in the Rebel Nation, filled with innovation and creativity! Join us as we dive into her inspiring journey and discover all the exciting projects she’s currently driving. This is your chance to learn from one of the most fascinating educators and environments in the district—don’t miss it!
https://wakelet.com/wake/k2QLwt4WX_oBQjZXsHi7g
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 8 of The Maggie and Mr. Cap Show! We are thrilled to have Mrs. Nicole Williams with us today. As the Middle School STEAM Room teacher, she is making a remarkable impact on her students. So, what exactly is the STEAM Room? It’s one of the most incredible spaces in the Rebel Nation, filled with innovation and creativity! Join us as we dive into her inspiring journey and discover all the exciting projects she’s currently driving. This is your chance to learn from one of the most fascinating educators and environments in the district—don’t miss it!
https://wakelet.com/wake/k2QLwt4WX_oBQjZXsHi7g
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Good morning! This is the third week of our One Book: One School: One Community Book Read of Ferris, by Kate DiCamillo. This week, we will be reading Chapters 14-18! See below for a few discussion questions:
1. The smell of Florida water automatically makes Ferris think of Charisse. Is there a smell in your life that makes you think of a person, place, time, or thing?
2. Ferris listens to the sounds around her at nighttime (page 8), and Billy Jackson once told her that “everything in the whole world” makes music (page 122). What music do you hear in the world? Use figurative language, such as similes and metaphors, to describe the sounds, just like Kate DiCamillo would.
Happy Reading!
1. The smell of Florida water automatically makes Ferris think of Charisse. Is there a smell in your life that makes you think of a person, place, time, or thing?
2. Ferris listens to the sounds around her at nighttime (page 8), and Billy Jackson once told her that “everything in the whole world” makes music (page 122). What music do you hear in the world? Use figurative language, such as similes and metaphors, to describe the sounds, just like Kate DiCamillo would.
Happy Reading!
Hello Rebels,
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 7 of The Maggie and Mr. Cap Show! We are thrilled to have Mr. David Wild join us for this special episode. As he prepares to leave the Rebel Nation for an exciting new chapter in his life, we want to take a moment to wish him all the best. Join us as we reminisce about his favorite memories as a student at CR, explore his journey as a teacher and coach, and hear about the many adventures that await him. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about Mr. Wild's inspiring story—tune in now!
https://wakelet.com/wake/k2QLwt4WX_oBQjZXsHi7g
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 7 of The Maggie and Mr. Cap Show! We are thrilled to have Mr. David Wild join us for this special episode. As he prepares to leave the Rebel Nation for an exciting new chapter in his life, we want to take a moment to wish him all the best. Join us as we reminisce about his favorite memories as a student at CR, explore his journey as a teacher and coach, and hear about the many adventures that await him. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about Mr. Wild's inspiring story—tune in now!
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Good morning! As a reminder, this is our second week of the One Book: One School: One Community Book Read. This week, we are reading Chapters 7-13. See below for a few discussion questions!
1. On page 65, Ferris’s mother wonders, “Why do I have the feeling that this is the calm before the storm?” What does this idiom mean? Do you think she was correct? What ended up being “the storm”?
2. In addition to loving vocabulary, Mrs. Mielk “insisted that being a good speller was the way to let people know your writing was trustworthy, that you were trustworthy” (pages 73–74). Do you think that spelling reflects trustworthiness? Do you think spelling is just as important as vocabulary? Why or why not?
3. Inky and Ferris are very different. Charisse points this out when she calls Ferris a rule follower and advises her to tell the world who she is, noting, “Pinky understands this. She takes it to an extreme, of course.” We can see the problems with Pinky’s choices throughout the book, but Ferris’s mom says that “being a rule follower carries its own set of problems” (page 77). What do you think that means?
4. On page 78, Ferris’s mother starts a sentence but doesn’t finish it. What do you think she was going to say?
5. Mr. Munson says that “the world knocks the stuffing out of piano players” (page 81). What do you think he means by this? What other careers may also have it tough in this world? Why do you think that is?
Happy Reading!
Megan Retchless
Elementary Principal
Cuba-Rushford Elementary School
1. On page 65, Ferris’s mother wonders, “Why do I have the feeling that this is the calm before the storm?” What does this idiom mean? Do you think she was correct? What ended up being “the storm”?
2. In addition to loving vocabulary, Mrs. Mielk “insisted that being a good speller was the way to let people know your writing was trustworthy, that you were trustworthy” (pages 73–74). Do you think that spelling reflects trustworthiness? Do you think spelling is just as important as vocabulary? Why or why not?
3. Inky and Ferris are very different. Charisse points this out when she calls Ferris a rule follower and advises her to tell the world who she is, noting, “Pinky understands this. She takes it to an extreme, of course.” We can see the problems with Pinky’s choices throughout the book, but Ferris’s mom says that “being a rule follower carries its own set of problems” (page 77). What do you think that means?
4. On page 78, Ferris’s mother starts a sentence but doesn’t finish it. What do you think she was going to say?
5. Mr. Munson says that “the world knocks the stuffing out of piano players” (page 81). What do you think he means by this? What other careers may also have it tough in this world? Why do you think that is?
Happy Reading!
Megan Retchless
Elementary Principal
Cuba-Rushford Elementary School
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Hello Rebels!
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of The Maggie and Mr. Cap Show! We're thrilled to have Ms. Mosher join us today. Together, we'll dive into her exciting summer adventures and discover the important roles a principal plays during the summer months. Also, get ready for the Homecoming festivities kicking off tonight with the parade at 6 PM at CR Elementary School! Don’t miss out—tune in and be part of the fun!
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Welcome to Season 2, Episode 6 of The Maggie and Mr. Cap Show! We're thrilled to have Ms. Mosher join us today. Together, we'll dive into her exciting summer adventures and discover the important roles a principal plays during the summer months. Also, get ready for the Homecoming festivities kicking off tonight with the parade at 6 PM at CR Elementary School! Don’t miss out—tune in and be part of the fun!
https://wakelet.com/wake/k2QLwt4WX_oBQjZXsHi7g
